Similar, usenet (rec.arts.sf.fandom). The Who, When, Where and Why as described by the author of this LJ sounds like it's probably accurate. Someone made a joke, someone else found it tasteless, thus the world goes. I am curious as to what they actually said - anybody out there a)know, and b)care to PM me if they fear to be seen quoting the Dread Words aloud?

What, with all the years you've hung out about the net you can still be surprised by the Speed of Kerfluffle? :)